F--Award - Hazard Tree Removal, Lassen Volcanic NP

The National Park Service at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Shasta County, California, has awarded a contract for the removal of hazard trees under solicitation number 140P8426Q0029, issued under FAR Part 12 and simplified acquisition procedures. The work is to be performed between April 27, 2026, and June 12, 2026, with performance located at designated areas within the park including North/South hazard zones, South Campgrounds, and South District. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310, limiting eligibility to small businesses as defined by the $34 million revenue threshold, with specific consideration for Women-Owned Small Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses, and 8(a) participants. Contractors must hold a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), provide proof of small business status, and certify compliance with multiple FAR clauses including those related to payment integrity, confidentiality agreements, cybersecurity prohibitions, and prohibited telecommunications equipment. The scope requires full implementation of a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan, including a designated safety supervisor, regular training, hazard analyses, and adherence to California workers’ compensation laws. Contractors must carry liability insurance of at least $500,000 per person per occurrence with the government named as an additional insured and must provide 30-day notice of policy changes. Operations must avoid damage to non-target vegetation and root zones, restore disturbed areas, comply with park road restrictions, and employ a designated watchman to report any cultural artifacts or human remains immediately. All work must follow NPS regulations under Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the revised Statement of Work attachments dated April 20–21, 2026. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), prohibits WAWF submissions, and requires a one-page technical proposal demonstrating a realistic, efficient, and well-structured approach. Evaluation will be based on technical approach, past performance, relevant experience, schedule feasibility, and price in a trade-off analysis, not a lowest price technically acceptable process. Proposals are due by April 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT and must be emailed as a single PDF to Brenda Lewis at the National Park Service, with mandatory inclusion of UEI, SF-1449 completed blocks, and required attachments. Contract administration